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Robert Bazley (Buzz) Parsons
<p>Robert Bazley (Buzz) Parsons, age 80, died, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital of complications from a hip fracture. </p> <p>Per his wishes, his body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. </p> <p>Robert served in the Navy Armed Forces and was a special weapons fire fighter aboard his ship USS Tieonderoga and was honorably discharged. </p> <p>He worked several jobs before his employment with the Santa Fe Railroad, where he worked as a conductor until his retirement. He also worked with Tom Ingram (master plumber) and built many businesses in Sweetwater: K-Mart, Taco Bell, Nolan County Clinic, and Wes Bishop Rehab Center. He contributed services for Sweetwater to replace heating systems to the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium. </p> <p>He was an active member of the NRA and the Sheiriff's Assoc. of Texas. His hobbies were team roping, and golfing in his early years and managing a cattle ranch. </p> <p>Robert is survived by his wife, Sheila and four children, Donna Glenn, Dianne Parsons, Randy Parsons and Sherri Cisneros, step-son, Dean Mayhew and wife Jenny, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. </p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents, L.D. and Doris Parsons, and brother, Tinker Parsons. </p> <p>A special heart felt thanks goes out to all the doctors, nurses and hospice that showed such professionalism and deep human kindess for Robert when in their care. </p> <p>In lieu of flowers, Robert was an animal activist and the family requests donations be made to ASPCA or Rescue the Animals in remembrance of him.</p>January 22, 1941 - September 14, 202101/22/194109/14/2021
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